Sep 19, 2024

David Allen Vehrenkamp, 86, of Eyota, died Thursday, September 19, 2024, in Eyota MN.

David was born July 30, 1938, in Rochester MN to Herman and Gladys (Klomps) Vehrenkamp.  He attended country school in rural Eyota until the 8th grade and graduated from Eyota High School in 1956.

On August 5, 1957, David married Nancy...

Sep 4, 2024

Duane Arthur Haack passed away at his home on September 4, 2024, in the care of his loving wife Karen, and daughter Wendy and her husband Bill. He was born on July 17, 1939, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Clarence and Adeline (Wandrey) Haack. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Plainview, Minnesota

Duane attended Immanuel...

Aug 16, 2024

Terry Norlan Arends, 68 of Eyota, MN passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, August 16, 2024, after battling cancer for over two years.

Terry was born in Preston, MN on September 19, 1955, to Ranard and Elaine (Becker) Arends. His family moved to Dover, MN, where he attended Dover Elementary School...

Aug 9, 2024

Joanne Marie Schultz, 64, died after a lengthy illness August 9, 2024, at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview.  She was born January 3, 1960, in Fort Lauderdale, FL., to Art and Frances (Costello) Hartert, Jr.

Joanne graduated from Plainview High School in 1979 and later attended Rochester Vocational School and studied general secretarial duties.

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Aug 1, 2024

Mark Alan Young went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 1st, 2024 at his home surrounded by his wife, Gretchen Young, and children, Abbey (Josh), Eric (Hannah), and Mark (Megan).

Mark was born in Allentown, PA. He is preceded in death by his father, John Young, and survived by his mother, Florence Young, and...

Jul 16, 2024

Donna Jean Brandt, 74, of Eyota, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness.

Donna was born September 14, 1949, in Rochester to Alfred and Mavis (Moyer) Kettner. She graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 1967. She worked part-time at Urban’s Market in Eyota and then was employed at the...

Jul 4, 2024

We mourn the passing of a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of our community, Judy, who peacefully departed this life at home on the farm at the age of 64. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength that will forever be remembered by those fortunate enough to have known her.

Judy was born...

Jun 25, 2024

James (Jim) David Klassen, 81, of Plainview, MN died peacefully at his home June 25th, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 10th, 1943 to Felix and Elda (Boehlke) Klassen, Jim started his life of farming at an early age. As a child, he was milking cows, raising pigs, sheep and horses alongside his...

Jun 12, 2024

Bernard “Bernie” Harold Ross passed away on June 12, 2024, at his home in Rose Creek, Minnesota at the age of 56.

Bernie was a fun, loving, caring man who would lend a helping hand to anyone anytime. He loved going on side-by-side trips, spending time with his grandchildren, children, family, and friends. Bernie loved his dog,...

Jun 3, 2024

Donald E. Dohrn, 92, of Plainview, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at Family Roots Elder Care in Plainview.

Donald was born February 11, 1932, in Chester Township, Wabasha County to Emil and Anna (Dankers) Dohrn. He attended country school.

On May 3, 1953, he married Marian Prigge at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lake City. Donald...

May 30, 2024

Stacy Ann Montgomery, 60, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family the morning of May 30th, 2024.

She was born on June 3rd, 1963, to Bob and Marian Beissel in Cannon Falls, MN. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School, then went on to Winona State University where she met her lifelong love, Tony Montgomery....

May 27, 2024

William Robert Oles (Bill) of Rochester MN passed away on Monday, May 27th at Rochester

East due to health reasons. William was born on May 20th, 1930, in Stephen, MN to Earl and

Elizabeth (Walker) Oles.

William is survived by a a sister Mary Jane McGuire. He is preceded in death by his...

May 22, 2024

Gordon “Craig” Austin (60) passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home on May 22, 2024.

He was born on October 25, 1963, to Gordon and Barbara (Parsons) Austin in Salina, KS.  He graduated in 1982 from Dover-Eyota High School.  He married Chris Enright in 1987. They resided in Eyota, MN, where they raised their two children,...

May 10, 2024

A funeral mass celebrating the life of Marie Elizabeth Undeberg will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Eyota, MN, with Father Jonathan Fasnacht officiating.  Visitation will be one hour before, with burial after the service at Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery.

Marie was born the youngest of five...

May 2, 2024

Ruby Jane (Simanoski) Zarling (99) died on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview. Ruby was born to Erna (Simanoski) Nelson on January 6, 1925. She attended country schools and Plainview High School. On October 11, 1941, she married Kenneth M. Zarling at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plainview. They farmed northeast of Plainview for 15...

Apr 15, 2024

Lenore Mae Wescott, 94, of Chippewa Falls, passed away in her home on Monday, April 15th, 2024. She was blessed to be surrounded by family in love and prayer during her final days of life.

Lenore was born on April 12th, 1930, in Eau Claire to Roland and Detta Vaudreuil. Lenore was the oldest of three children....

Apr 2, 2024

Sharon LaVon Mankin, age 75, died at her home in Plainview, surrounded by her family.

Sharon LaVon Hissam was born in Owatonna, MN on November 30, 1948, the daughter of Leonard and Ruth (Karlstad) Hissam. She graduated from Dover-Eyota High School. As a young girl, she worked with her father at the bar in Eyota. In 1980,...

Mar 28, 2024

Gerald Bierbaum, 90, of Eyota, MN passed away on Thursday, March 28th. Gerald was born on January 20, 1934, at home to Arthur and Magdalena (Hammel) Bierbaum on the farm that his great grandfather Carl H. Bierbaum homesteaded.  He graduated from Eyota High School in 1952. He served in the army from 1954-1956 including being stationed in Germany. Gerald...

Mar 26, 2024

PLEASE NOTE:

**THE VISITATION FOR JOSH WILL NOW BE HELD AT THE FUNERAL HOME IN PLAINVIEW , NOT IN EYOTA**

Joshua "Billy" Wigham, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26th, at his home in rural Eyota, MN. Joshua William Wigham was born on March 16, 1990, to Doug & Toni Wigham. Josh attended...

Mar 20, 2024

Although Dorine Joyce (Schulz) Sloan was not at Plainview’s incorporation in 1857, she was tied to our community since her birth (October 16, 1929) on the home farm east of town to Edwin and Jeannetta (Hostetler) Schulz. Her life was devoted to her family and Plainview activities until her passing on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Green Prairie Rehabilitation...